Pebble Beach at Qualia Resort

Hamilton Island's Qualia Resort houses lunchtime restaurant Pebble Beach, a laid back space with a seductive waterfront setting. The Modern Australian menu stars vibrant ocean-fresh flavours of the South Pacific region, innovatively paired with organic local produce. Sit on the wide wooden deck to make the most of informal lunchtime dining at its finest.

Expedition voyages for discerning explorers departing from Hamilton Island. Learn about the Great Barrier Reef ecology from friendly owners, Lynne and John Boyce who for nearly 30 years' have welcomed guests to their floating home and personally introduced them to the very best of this water wonderland. Enjoy healthy gourmet meals and fine wines aboard Australia's most awarded charter yacht, Sydney Sundancer, which is licensed to carry more than 50 day guests. With spacious decks and weighing 37 tons, she is not only luxurious but incredibly stable. Just imagine the comfort factor when individual cabin bookings are limited to a maximum of 8 guests, or 10 for private charter. Children are very welcome, but only for private charter.
Glass bottom dive tender equipped with a deep ladder ensures ease of access to / from the water on snorkelling and scuba excursions. Other personally guided activities include reef walking expeditions and uninhabited island exploration. Every day is packed with a different "Discovery Channel" experience!
Visitor book quote : "A wonderful chef, a brilliant skipper! We were willingly enticed into a whole new world and adored every minute!"
7 day 7 night cruises but shorter periods by arrangement.

Hamilton Island's Sails Steak and Seafood Grill overlooks the Dolphin Pool and beyond out to Catseye Beach, so diners enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner accompanied by idyllic water views. At breakfast, an extensive buffet is on offer, whilst dinner sees a focus on an a la carte menu offering fresh seafood and premium Australian beef. Kids eat free when dining with their parents before 7.30pm.

Join the Salty Dog team for an unforgettable experience on one of their fully guided trips or extended expeditions.
Explore the islands by joining a guided short or extended tour or let them customise one to suit you or your group's special requirements. Alternatively kayak throughout the Whitsundays at your own pace with a 'freedom' rental kayak, camping out under the stars or 'living it up' at luxury resort-style
accommodation en-route.
Based in the spectacular Whitsundays Islands, Salty Dog Sea Kayaking have been renting kayaks and running kayaking expeditions since 1996. Their qualified staff have an intimate knowledge of the region and enjoy nothing better than sharing this with their friends and guests.
Comprising more than 70 islands, the Whitsunday Island group is the largest offshore island chain on the east coast of Australia. As part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, its tropical, clear, warm waters offer some of the most breathtaking and accessible paddling in the world.

Adventure Sailing - ProSail Maxi Whitsundays allows you the opportunity to participate, take the wheel, hoist the sails and grind the winches on some of the most famous yachts in racing history, whilst visiting the very best destinations the Whitsunday's has to offer. They allow plenty of time to snorkel or dive, swim, bushwalk, or visit Whitehaven Beach. Introductory and certified diving is available as an optional extra on all tours.
Adventure Sailing - ProSail Maxi has a daily departure from Airlie Beach offering a choice of itineraries and activities to suit the customer's individual needs while sailing amongst the Whitsunday Islands in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Their professional crew will make your holiday memorable with local knowledge of the area and will also look after appetites with sumptuous meals.
Prosail is an owner operated company offering daily departures on one and two adventure yachts and twice weekly departures on their tallship and deluxe cruises. Suiting individuals, couples and groups of any size who want to learn to sail, dive, snorkel, explore or simply relax in the beautiful Whitsunday's.
70 per cent of the world is water, race for it!

Hamilton Island's Qualia Resort houses lunchtime restaurant Pebble Beach, a laid back space with a seductive waterfront setting. The Modern Australian menu stars vibrant ocean-fresh flavours of the South Pacific region, innovatively paired with organic local produce. Sit on the wide wooden deck to make the most of informal lunchtime dining at its finest.

Explore Hamilton Island is a privately owned and operated company based on Hamilton Island in the heart of the Whitsundays specialising in boutique style day cruises to the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, and evening sunset cruises.
They proudly own and operate three vessels; Reef Explorer - their 24m power catamaran custom designed for snorkelling & diving the Great Barrier Reef at various sites within Bait Reef including the Stepping Stones, Manta Ray Drop off & Paradise Lagoon and also snorkelling & diving the fringing reefs around the Whitsunday Islands; On The Edge, their 20 metre long, 12 metre wide sailing catamaran that sets out most afternoons for a Sail and Sunset Cruise and each day for a sail to Whitehaven Beach. Here, guests are provided with an exhilarating sailing adventure and snorkelling on the fringing reef of Chalkies Beach, followed by a relaxing time at Whitehaven Beach; The Denison Star, their 107 foot motor cruiser that conducts an afternoon sightseeing cruise suited for the whole family and a romantic sunset evening cruise and dine experience
All three vessels operate exclusively to guests staying on Hamilton Island.

Those seeking a personal and quality sailing experience in the Whitsunday Islands without the crowds need to look no further than ISail Whitsundays. This independent business is owned by two brothers who share a genuine passion for sailing. The vessels Iceberg, Blizzard and On Ice are well maintained and offer unique sailing tours. Each tour sails, visits magnificent Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout and makes at least two snorkel stops at pristine fringing reef locations. ISail also offers private skippered charters catering for families, sports clubs and water sports enthusiasts.
Iceberg, is a 52 foot sports yacht. She sails quickly in all conditions. Maximum 12 passengers; two days over one night tours of 32h (3 tours/week).
Blizzard, is a 50 foot sailing yacht, built in 2011 and featuring the latest design. She further carries a seascooter. Maximum 10 guests; two days over two nights tours of 46h (3 tours/week).
On Ice is a 46 foot sailing catamaran. She provides a comfortable sailing experience as well as carrying an array of the latest water sports equipment: Stand Up Paddle boards, sea scooter and glass kayak; two days over 2 nights tour of 46h (3 tours/week).

Choose a fully escorted tour from a selection of Coastal and Outback experiences throughout Queensland. Fun Over 50 Queensland tours offer `Gold Class' coach tours and rail tours that have been specifically designed for the 50s plus market. Tours range from three days to 13 days and are fully inclusive of meals, accommodation and attractions. Fun Over 50 engage fully qualified guides at iconic attractions/locations that enhance your tourism experience. Join the friendly and professional on-board crew and learn about Queensland's hidden secrets through the commentary of your expert Coach Captain.

Hamilton Island Yacht Club is an icon of the Whitsundays, and its soaring sails are home to the Modern Australian Bommie Restaurant. The dining room is elegant and restrained with stunning views of the surrounding water. It is an adult's escape, and children under 12 are only permitted to dine here at pre-arranged functions. The Club also offers guests a more casual bar, Bommie Deck, which is ideal for sunset drinks and light snacks.

Palms Restaurant provides breakfast, lunch and dinner options daily to guests and day visitors at the Long Island Resort. Set amongst the pristine beauty of the Whitsundays, just footsteps from the beach shore, Palms is an ideally relaxed space perfect for both couples and families. Help yourself to the soup and salad bar, or order from the a la carte menu.

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